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Denarius - Julia Domna CONSECRATIO
217 year| Silver | 3.31 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 217 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.31 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Peacock walking left, with tail spread.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (CONSECRATIO) (217) coin features an image of Julia Domna, the wife of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Concordia, symbolizing the unity and harmony of the Roman people. This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the values and ideals of the Severan dynasty, which ruled Rome from 193 to 235 AD.
